New Year Parish Mini-Retreat
at St. Gregory's
Each January (on the Saturday before our annual Parish Business Meeting) we gather at the church for a half-day to share prayer, work, and conversation together in preparation for our shared ministries in the year ahead.
All ages are welcome. (School aged children and youth are encouraged to participate alongside adults in whichever workshops interest them. Nursery aged children may participate alongside their parents in workshops, or spend time in the nursery or on the playground with our nursery care provider, Erika.)
Below is the schedule from our 2015 Mini Retreat, along with notes and highlights from several of our workshops.
2015 Mini-Retreat Schedule & Highlights
9AM Coffee, Worship, and Introductions
9:30-10:30 AM Session 1 Workshops
Liturgical Drumming w/ Paul R. & Jen (Back Parking Lot)
Practice using drums and other percussion instruments in ways that support the song, dance, and prayer of our community in worship at 8:30, 10:45 and Supper Services.
Liturgical Drumming for Beginners Lesson Plan
Liturgical Leadership w/ Sara & Jonah Kai (Rotunda)
Prayer, fire, bread, and thinking on your feet while wearing long robes: come learn the skills of leading worship. Hear about how it all works, and practice with leaders from the 8:30,10:45 and Supper Services
Hospitality w/Katherine & AnnaMarie (Kitchen)
Hospitality is a core value at St. Gregory's. Come explore the mysteries of the kitchen, including our hospitality practices at Coffee Hour and the Supper Service.
Money and the Church w/Thomas L. (Fabian Room)
Come talk about the indispensable need for money in the work of our church along with ways of thinking about giving— why make a commitment to charitable giving, discerning the priority of the church and setting boundaries
Prayer w/Noreen (Chapel)
Contemplative prayer, healing prayer, morning prayer and more: come explore the various prayer practices of St. Gregory's community.
An overview of Prayer Practices at St. Gregory's
A session outline for our prayer workshop
10:45-11:45 AM Session 2 Workshops
Liturgical Storytelling w/Sylvia & Nicolas (Upstairs Classroom)
Dance, Drama, Puppetry, Music, and more...There are so many ways to bring biblical stories to life! Come unleash your creativity as we explore storytelling and the biblical texts for the upcoming season of the Supper Service.
Work, Vulnerability and Sharing w/Megan Y. (Chapel)
What work are you doing? What risks are you taking? How would you like to share that with our community in a meaningful way? Let's share our stories and ideas.
Church Grounds & Gardening w/Libby (Outside)
Come discuss options for drought proof plants for Potrero Hill, soil limitations, and design options for the back yard of the church. Bring gloves and tools for weed removal.
Social Media and St. Gregory's w/Jessica A. (Fabian Room)
How does St Gregory's mission get transmitted through social media? What are we doing and what might we try? Join in open discussion and creative visioning.
Notes from our Social Media Conversation
Holy Week w/Paul F. & Sanford (Rotunda)
Palms & Processions, Feasting & Footwashing, Crucifixion & Candles: Holy Week is the high point of our liturgical year and the entire community pitches in to make it happen. Come learn how you can get involved in making Easter beautiful.
11:45-12:30 Potluck Lunch
12:30 Sing & Clean Up Together
All ages are welcome. (School aged children and youth are encouraged to participate alongside adults in whichever workshops interest them. Nursery aged children may participate alongside their parents in workshops, or spend time in the nursery or on the playground with our nursery care provider, Erika.)
Below is the schedule from our 2015 Mini Retreat, along with notes and highlights from several of our workshops.
2015 Mini-Retreat Schedule & Highlights
9AM Coffee, Worship, and Introductions
9:30-10:30 AM Session 1 Workshops
Liturgical Drumming w/ Paul R. & Jen (Back Parking Lot)
Practice using drums and other percussion instruments in ways that support the song, dance, and prayer of our community in worship at 8:30, 10:45 and Supper Services.
Liturgical Drumming for Beginners Lesson Plan
Liturgical Leadership w/ Sara & Jonah Kai (Rotunda)
Prayer, fire, bread, and thinking on your feet while wearing long robes: come learn the skills of leading worship. Hear about how it all works, and practice with leaders from the 8:30,10:45 and Supper Services
Hospitality w/Katherine & AnnaMarie (Kitchen)
Hospitality is a core value at St. Gregory's. Come explore the mysteries of the kitchen, including our hospitality practices at Coffee Hour and the Supper Service.
Money and the Church w/Thomas L. (Fabian Room)
Come talk about the indispensable need for money in the work of our church along with ways of thinking about giving— why make a commitment to charitable giving, discerning the priority of the church and setting boundaries
Prayer w/Noreen (Chapel)
Contemplative prayer, healing prayer, morning prayer and more: come explore the various prayer practices of St. Gregory's community.
An overview of Prayer Practices at St. Gregory's
A session outline for our prayer workshop
10:45-11:45 AM Session 2 Workshops
Liturgical Storytelling w/Sylvia & Nicolas (Upstairs Classroom)
Dance, Drama, Puppetry, Music, and more...There are so many ways to bring biblical stories to life! Come unleash your creativity as we explore storytelling and the biblical texts for the upcoming season of the Supper Service.
Work, Vulnerability and Sharing w/Megan Y. (Chapel)
What work are you doing? What risks are you taking? How would you like to share that with our community in a meaningful way? Let's share our stories and ideas.
Church Grounds & Gardening w/Libby (Outside)
Come discuss options for drought proof plants for Potrero Hill, soil limitations, and design options for the back yard of the church. Bring gloves and tools for weed removal.
Social Media and St. Gregory's w/Jessica A. (Fabian Room)
How does St Gregory's mission get transmitted through social media? What are we doing and what might we try? Join in open discussion and creative visioning.
Notes from our Social Media Conversation
Holy Week w/Paul F. & Sanford (Rotunda)
Palms & Processions, Feasting & Footwashing, Crucifixion & Candles: Holy Week is the high point of our liturgical year and the entire community pitches in to make it happen. Come learn how you can get involved in making Easter beautiful.
11:45-12:30 Potluck Lunch
12:30 Sing & Clean Up Together